Why Xavier?

Since 1963 Xavier has been building men out of boys. There is an X Factor to it all. That something special, that someone special, that moment in time that can change a life. It is that which makes Xavier unique, separates its students from others, takes them to the highest level.

From sports to clubs to the classroom, excellence is a way of life.

Xavier has 103 state and New England titles in athletics.
Its Engineering Team has won four national titles and one international title since 2011, and its Robotics team is nationally recognized.
The school has one National Merit semifinalist and four Commended Students in the Class of 2021 as well as 26 Distinguished Scholars in the Class of 2021.

The building blocks to set you up for a lifetime.

The Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools inspire lives of learning, faith and service. Humility, trust, zeal, compassion, and simplicity are the values of the Xaverian Brothers.
It is a close-knit community: There are only 13 XBSS schools in the United States.
Masses, a Peer Ministry program, prayer services, Eucharistic Adoration, and religion courses help mold the spiritual side of the student.

We expect a lot, but give the tools to help make it happen.

In January 2022, Xavier was named a Top 10 high school for total number of students enrolled as well as most credit hours taken in the UConn ECE program for the 2021-2022 academic year. Xavier was No. 7 with 220 students enrolled and No. 4 with 1,710 UConn credit hours taken.
Play one or more of 19 sports offered, join any of the 37 clubs, participate in the fall play and/or spring musical, go on a service trip in the U.S. or Guatemala.

Use all of your God-given talents to help others and respond to the school motto, “Be A Man.”

All for one and one for all … we’re in this together.

The students can be more focused and are taught by teachers who teach and relate specifically to boys.
The environment fosters a camaraderie and meaningful, lifelong relationships.

There is a feeling of community among the boys that extends to the faculty, staff and alumni. Find yourself, there is something for everyone.

See a hole, fill it. Notice a need, take care of it. Grow into the person you want to become. No restrictions, just encouragement.

Do as about 75 incoming seniors do each year in August: participate in the Xavier Leadership Institute (XLI), a weeklong event.
Become part of the Big Falcon/Little Falcon program. Each freshman – or transfer student – is assigned a senior, a Big Falcon, who will be able to help in the transition into a new school.

Become a driving force among your peers in any number of ways, from being a sports team captain to starting your own initiative or club.

We are called to help others, central to the Xavier experience.

There is an international service trip to Guatemala every year and a domestic trip to Camden, N.J.
There are many local service opportunities throughout the academic year, many of them posted outside the Campus Ministry office. A graduate will have done at least 65 hours of community service. So many go beyond the basic requirement.
The Ryken Service Society runs a monthly canned food drive to benefit the Amazing Grace Food Pantry in Middletown. In some years more than 10,000 cans are collected.